Install a TacOps bolt knob

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SPStac

Discussion Starter · Aug 19, 2009

After being encouraged to purchase a TacOps bolt knob and also being informed where to get one (both by "Quick"), I decided to try my hand at installing it. My only vise is on the bench in my construction trailer and it was miles away. (I couldn't wait until it came back) So I had to improvise.

Next find the center line

Mark a cut line

And off it comes

Find the center, drill, bevel, insert stud, silver solder, and clean-up with a file

Add touch-up black and install knob

Install in rifle and look "real cool"

I could use a recommendation on a good black tactical coating, as I only have touch-up blue on it now.

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jerrschmitt

· #2 · Aug 20, 2009

Good job! It really looks professional. I really like to see write ups like this.

Quick

· #3 · Aug 20, 2009

Looks good mate. Well done.

SPStac

Discussion Starter · #4 · Aug 20, 2009

jerrschmitt said:
Good job! It really looks professional. I really like to see write ups like this.

I was a little intimidated at first, but things went well.

SPStac

Discussion Starter · #5 · Aug 20, 2009

Quick said:
Looks good mate. Well done.

Thanks for the idea. I could still use an easy to apply coating to finish the job off right.

Quick

· #6 · Aug 21, 2009

Mmm, Im not sure really, I didn't silver solder mine, I tapped the thread and did it that way. Meant that I didn't discolor the bolt handle. Mmm, if you are a member of SC, ask some of the blokes there, Matt (Monteboy83) does them for people, ask him what he uses.

SPStac

Discussion Starter · #7 · Aug 21, 2009

Quick said:
Mmm, Im not sure really, I didn't silver solder mine, I tapped the thread and did it that way. Meant that I didn't discolor the bolt handle. Mmm, if you are a member of SC, ask some of the blokes there, Matt (Monteboy83) does them for people, ask him what he uses.

I'm not a member, but I could join. Thought about threading mine also, so as not to heat the bolt. Maybe next time.

Quick

· #8 · Aug 21, 2009

Yeah, thats it mate. I did that to avoid harming the bolt. Also, you could remove it and change the bolt knob if you soo wished. And you dont have to pay to join up to the forums on there. Its very informative. Ive learnt a ton from the blokes and Cat there.

SPStac

Discussion Starter · #9 · Aug 21, 2009

I joined last night and spent a lot of time reading. You're right about loads of info. Appreciate the help. Have a good day "down under".

El Chorizo

· #10 · Aug 26, 2009

Yes, this is a really good post and a good write up. I always wondered how those were installed. Nice job too!

SPStac

Discussion Starter · #11 · Aug 28, 2009

It was a fun project and it turned out well. I really like the knob. I like it so much that I bought their cheek pad also. (TacOps)

Quick

· #12 · Aug 28, 2009

Ive got the cheek pad and knob on mine and it is top stuff. Now just gotta get the cash together to buy a rifle from Mike R.

remington70023

· #13 · Dec 31, 2009

Great job! Jesus I would never have the guts to chop up my bolt like that, but you pulled it off!

308isgreat

· #14 · Mar 18, 2010

What an awesome job! I think I will do the same to mine. Thanks for the blow by blow details!

quaid

· #15 · Mar 18, 2010

Congratulations, SPStac. You were pretty darn brave, I reckon.

NWCritterKiller

· #16 · Mar 6, 2012

Nice write up man, Where did you buy the threaded stud? I'm sure a hardware store would have it just wondering. Might save me a little time!

Benfranklin

· #17 · Jun 27, 2012

I think an 8 ball would like great on there....That gives me an idea now....

Site is down

· #18 · Jun 28, 2012

They sell the mini sized 8balls for the half sized bar tables. If you need smaller they sell the large keychain type. That would be cool as hell lol.

Benfranklin

· #19 · Jun 29, 2012

Ya got me thinking---ha ha

FLShooter

· #20 · May 28, 2014

What SC stand for? What forum?

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